Malaysia is set to continue hosting a round of the MotoGP World Championship through to 2015 after a multi-year extension was put into motion.
Sepang International Circuit (SIC)'s board of directors yesterday accepted a proposal from MotoGP rights holder Dorna to renew the deal.
The deal to be signed with rights holders Dorna, subject to ministry approval, is a further boost for the sport in Malaysia, with the expected announcement of a team from the Southeast Asian country competing in the 125cc class.
The circuit's chief said the new deal only makes sense if a Malaysian rider is taking part in the championship.
"If we agree to the deal with Dorna, it comes with the understanding that we will have a Malaysian rider competing until 2015," SIC chief executive officer, Razlan Razali, told The Star newspaper.
"Dorna will also help us to develop our home grown Super Series programme. The aim is to develop young talent to participate in future world championships.
"After all, what is the point of having a Malaysian Motorcycle GP with no promising local talent coming up?"
source: autosport ; timesofmalta
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